Monthly Archives: January 2011
{twd} swirl cakes are my nemeses
Yes. There isn’t a swirl cake I can’t make ugly. Not on purpose. It just happens. I can make gorgeous croissants. I have no problem baking rolls that look like, well, rolls. I can’t make pretty swirls. I admit defeat. … Continue reading
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{sms} speakeasy, another boozy cake
Brandy. The one type of alcohol I do not have in my pantry and the type needed for this week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe: Speakeasy, aka a boozy cake with chocolate. I have scotch, armagnac, cognac, rum (3 types), tequila, … Continue reading
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{twd} lemon poppyseed muffins
I have an awesome neighbor. Okay, sometimes he says things like “I don’t know how you make it sometimes, Wendy”. Gee, thanks. Other than that he is a pretty cool guy. I think he sees me as the daughter he … Continue reading
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{twd} Fluff-Filled Chocolate Madeleines
Okay. My Mother is retired and in her spare time she volunteers for the Assistance League and runs their thrift store. Anytime something baking related comes into the store she calls me asking if I need this or that pan. … Continue reading
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{sms} Hazelnut Cupcakes
And not a Hazelnut Raspberry Layer Cake. Yep, I took the easy route and made cupcakes. In the spirit of laziness, I didn’t make the {pink!} buttercream frosting. Instead I used Nutella. To complete the theme, I’m ending the post … Continue reading
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